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I have been using this method of looking at the hole for “Putting” for the past 10 years and for me there is no better way! I first started using this unique putting method after reading a book by Tim Gallwey called the Inner Game of Golf. Still my favourite book on “How to take…

Track lights are primarily used as a form of accent lighting or task lighting. They are part of a lighting system that are used to accentuate a painting or feature wall in the house or provide plenty of light for doing a task. They are often used in areas of the home such as the…

Home lighting has become a crucial aspect of the home decor. It conveys warmth and sets the mood of the home. This article brings out the various types of lighting in the home, and the light fixtures which can be used for each type. There are basically three types of lighting seen in most of…

Anything that gets in the way of communicating sets up a barrier. Barriers are found in physical situations, attitudes, and behavior. First let us review physical barriers. These are generally the easiest to deal with. If the distraction to listening is noise you can simply shut the door, turn it down or off, or ask…

Like most of us I am sure you have many important documents and records that need to be in a fire safe container. I realize in this modern high tech time a lot of the documents are stored in digital format on your computer but please do no lose sight of how they got there.…

The trouble about wallpaper websites are, either they have little quality wallpapers or wallpapers are that you examine everyday or even both. Another trouble is your screen resolution. There are lots of screens that are supporting different monitor resolutions. If you have a monitor resolution position at 1280×800 that implies you have a wide screen…

Safes are basically designed to safeguard its contents from burglary and theft. However with small additions they can be transformed into fireproof wall safes and can help you protect the contents from fire. Fireproof safes are not only more secure but the difference comes at a small price. Fireproofing between sheets of folded steel lend…

My big question is this, with all the global warming, ozone depletion, and total crap you see pouring out of chimneys and smokestacks, why aren’t more people converting to some sort of renewable energy? Could it be that their stuck in some sort of comfort zone?, or is it that people are simply just afraid…

The Best Flooring Choices for High Traffic Areas In any interior decorating project, choosing the right flooring can be among the most difficult decisions. This is true for both homeowners and business owners. Choosing the right flooring for heavy traffic areas can be particularly difficult. The flooring used in these areas must be able to…

Lean uses the 5S technique to eliminate waste by organizing the workplace. It does not matter whether it is a manufacturing facility spread over many acres or your desk! It is very simple, easy to implement and practical. People can easily see the benefits and the results are usually very quick to realise. There are…

No matter how good your window blinds are, you are likely going to have to do a simple repair at some point. It has nothing to do with the quality of craftsmanship or the price you pay. Window shades are just like everything else. Sometimes mechanical failure happens. When this happens, you will be prepared.…

The newly launched 2015 Mercedes C Class 220 is Mercedes’ second offering in the C Class segment. The C 200, launched last year, was only offered in the Petrol version, but despite that was a big hit. And a large segment of customers were waiting for this baby Merc to be launched with a Diesel…

Easy installation and durability – these two features have made retractable awnings more popular over any other type of sunshades. As the term suggests, you can retract these awnings and have a better control over your sunshade. By folding your awning during harsh weather you simply add to its durability. Top of that retractable awnings…

A door awning can serve several purposes. Two most prominent purposes for this additional structure is for protection as well as decoration. You can buy a pre-made awning however, using quality wood door awning plans, you can build one yourself just as easily yourself. The advantage of building your own awning is that you have…

Storm-water runoff from roofs, sidewalks, roads, parking lots and other impervious surfaces is a major source of water pollution today. In fact, an estimated 70% of all water pollution is caused by storm-water runoff. Storm-water runoff occurs when water from rainstorms, snow-melt, or over-watering hits an impervious surface such as an asphalt road. The water…